11. PC Interfaces

Question 1

What can you do if you do not have enough USB ports on your PC?

Answer 1

You can add a USB hub

Question 2

Name four USB connector types.

Answer 2

A, B, Mini, and Micro

Question 3

What is another name for FireWire technology.

Answer 3

IEEE 1394

Question 4

What hard drive connection technology has replaced IDE?

Answer 4

SATA

Question 5

What video port might be built in to an older PC?

Answer 5

VGA

Question 6

What video connection used today also carries audio and these ports are found on many TVs?

Answer 6

HDMI

Question 7

What is a newer video connection technology that features lots of different connector types?

Answer 7

DVI

Question 8

What port can be used for high speed video and storage and was being featured on many Apple devices?

Answer 8

Thunderbolt

Question 9

Name 5 characteristics that you might be concerned with regarding wired or wireless connections to your PC.

Answer 9

Analog vs digital. distance, speed, quality, frequencies